I love that you gave this much time to the "failed" first round where you paddled out and decided it was too dangerous. While the barrels into airs from the second session were awesome, obviously, it's also very sobering (and relatable) to see the official #1 big wave surfer decide it's too scary and not even try to paddle into a wave.
The CAVE is a cheese grater thinly disguised as a slab break. One misstep and you are the shred. Truly a wave of consequence, Nate handles it like it's his home break. World class !!
Agree, although I imagine it probably is difficult to adjust to surfing with a helmet at first, which may be why some surfers forgo it rather than being a bravado thing. I'm sure the extra weight on the head (however slight) affects the muscle memory.
Very happy you did not try to test the bigger ones with lots of width. Way too heavy/fat. Even that smaller wide one fortunately let you run through it or it also could have been a problem. Continue testing as much as you are able with safety as #1. Cannot imagine you getting serious problem. Not worth the risk when you are the top variety of heavy waves rider worldwide. We need you safe always please🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
THE DECISION NOT TO GO - shows the WORLD CLASS LEVEL Nate is at. A true professional at a GOAT level. Yes, I'm beginning to use that term for NATE. He is incredible at so many levels. YES, Slater is the GOAT competitor, however, he has never mastered Sunset Beach or others. But hands down GOAT competitor, but Nate is taking things to the next level along with Kai Lenny, and a few others. I LOVE THE SLAB TOUR.
I think it’s now official… I am the most SHACKED, old guy sitting in a recliner… If you ever need extra conttent… After the wipeouts, we’d like to see how long your under… I hold my breath… You went over the Falls sideways I’d like to see the results… Awesome SlabTour… Love you guys
Nate’s dedication and hustle to world surf and vlogging is honestly so respectable.. Not just as a surfer but as a productive human being! Pushing himself every day with very few breaks
I watched this in my truck in parking lot at my home break in Canada...it looked colder and windier there!!! Then you pulled out the 6'0 !! Ballsy Nate the Knifechucker 😂
These are starting to get sketchy. Don't want to see him get hurt trying to push the envelope for content. Stay safe out there my man. We will still be here if you decide to turn a spot down.
Yes, I feel exactly the same way. That place was unrideable at low tide, yet Nate still paddled out. A coupla drone shots during that period graphically showed how close dry reef was.
Helmet? No the fact he paddles out while being filmed and doesn’t feel the pressure to huck carcass shows more control and skill than just going for it with a helmet. Surf smarter not lamer
Good move brother. You know that super fine line between advanture and misadventure having been down your long road of experience. We want you to continue to exercise discretion as the better part of valor. Keep on bringing us the high-level slab series. Look after yourself and keep smiling!
When the slab king who swings 2 balls of steel that touch his board when he stands up, paddles out, doesn't catch a wave, and then says it's too sketchy and spooky....
wow...good call on the first session. i kept saying 'no way'...that's not surfable. i don't think even a body boarder would have survived those pits...breaking right on the rocks! i'm anxious to see the second paddle out.
Hey Nathan, great to Sea U surfing the cold waters of Portugal in Winter (the best, no one in the water! ). You've been there a few times, I'm sure that , with a little time, you'll find a nice sweet house, in front of a nice hidden/unknown spot. There's a place for you in this country of mariners and Sea Man! Enjoy and welcome back!
These surfer guys really think a lot of themselves. 8 minutes in, and not 1 wave surfed...yak yak yak for 8 minutes. We tune in to watch surfing. We dont care about your home life.😅
Just watching your clips should put the fear into most surfers. Stay safe out there Nathan. You sure are putting the wsl to shame. Be sick if you and others like you had a real slab tour. Way better entertainment then Huntington and trestles. Alohas and mahalos for sharing your experiences
To see and hear Nate come in because he thought it was too scary was sobering. Travels the world and charges the scariest slabs with no problem, so you know that must've been super sketch!! Glad he trusted his gut and came in and also scored on the second sesh.
Punching through the back looks like the safest . That is if your regular. Adrenaline reef. That's would be a fit name for it. Or something like ,"ENDORPHINS"
Love me some nasty fat barrels with rocks sticking out of the water where the lip hits the pavement...especially when someone else is riding them coz I certainly won't 😂
Love this channel it's like job 2.0 taken to the next plannet....level Absolutely 1st class capture and edits guaranteed to get your heart pumping your breathing heaving...#1 slab attacks on Web
I don't paddle out at my local spot when it's small two hours before dark. It's depressing. I don't do it when it's big-ish. Too scary, losing light. I would definitely not do it at a heavy spot!!!!????? I guess that's why Nathan is Nathan and I am just me.
Freezing cold water, the wave sucking up all the water exposing the rock slab, and a very chance that you will hurt yourself is enough to make me say fuck this spot. I'd rather try body surfing at Teahupo'o. That's how scary this place is. The risk of serious injury just isn't worth it, but Kudos to Nate for sending it.
What a ride and guts, you just miss the soundtrack set, next time play some PT "Pimba" traditional Music! ;) and congrats for your year awards!! well done!!
😂 … was that a classic Jack Nickelson look about that slab wave? 😂 … Maybe Jack would go as he is nuts …. So happy you did not … and just waited for the other guys … all taking smaller do-able ones :)))
My fave thing about yr channel WAS was no stupid tunes, got to see yr pov and hear the water.... sorry....dont want stupid music, i wanna hear the water.... no music can ever be as good as that sound!!!!!
Nope. You can see the rocks from the water being pulled into that beast slab. it looks way to cold as well and your gonna need balls the size of church bells to surf that. RLTW 3/75
Nate, My wife and I love Portugal and are seriously thinking of moving there. Probably up by Porto area. Love seeing these edits!! thanks. P.S. Koa said you killed him with your workout. I'd never even try your workout... you're a freaking animal!!
I wish you Koa, John John Jamie anyone of yall would read your comments and answer some simple questions. I can't afford to be paying for patron to 10 channels
More balls than ANYONE i know just to paddle out into that shit alone...not to mention hearing you say "too afraid" that takes a man and yes definitely need your bro's
I believe you could have recognize those waves were not make ables without the need to get wet Plus the swell direction was not as good to try at that size Please be patient in the future and take the good ( and only) decision possible! You are one hell of a charger,we already know that.....
Looked through almost every comment and didn't find a one throwing Nate the Great even a little shade for not going on one of those epic morning beasts. Come on Internet, let's give this poor guy a little shit for puckering. I know his good friends are.
Naraly son! Your father has grown too old, tiered and weary to ride such waves anylonger, as will happen to you one day. Get it while the getting is good! 🤙
We surfed Punta Abriojos in Mex and a Massive/clean south. It hit the jetty/reef head on.. Massive slabs, Crazy riding such Waves, being that Far away from civ. 6 friends and 3 trucks and 2 weeks.. What a Trip.
Nathan you did well* even if tou ride ot well first time* os best to have friends in the wator to help* that shows your a real pro;)❤😊 Bless Rocks as scarier than corral but both deadly* The cave is not pipe but is cave scary* your awsome * Dont forget to visit z spot in algarve when big swell hits*❤best known secret of algarve parsdise❤😊
I love that you gave this much time to the "failed" first round where you paddled out and decided it was too dangerous. While the barrels into airs from the second session were awesome, obviously, it's also very sobering (and relatable) to see the official #1 big wave surfer decide it's too scary and not even try to paddle into a wave.
Yes. x2
Role model for young and old.
Respect.
or just didn't have the air rescue tel # yet. could see needing a helicopter for a rescue there.
Heavy slabs breaking metres from dry reef…
Nate: There’s no one out! 😂
The CAVE is a cheese grater thinly disguised as a slab break. One misstep and you are the shred. Truly a wave of consequence, Nate handles it like it's his home break. World class !!
duder .. u need a helmet if you are gonna be out there surfing in such a sketchy spot by yourself. catch a big one and stay safe out there!
Agree, although I imagine it probably is difficult to adjust to surfing with a helmet at first, which may be why some surfers forgo it rather than being a bravado thing. I'm sure the extra weight on the head (however slight) affects the muscle memory.
Bro he is Hawaiian 💪😎
He’s crazy brother
He says he’s impacted by a helmet and ends up falling more and hitting his head more
@@brianh5844doesn't effect JOB, Koa S
Cant stop, wont stop, these slabs must be ridden. Keep doing what ya doing legend, the surf world has so much respect for what you do.
Bad boy...ungh ungh, ungh ungh
Preach it CS 🙌🏽 the Slabs must be ridden
Nice work young man. Stay blessed
Very happy you did not try to test the bigger ones with lots of width. Way too heavy/fat. Even that smaller wide one fortunately let you run through it or it also could have been a problem. Continue testing as much as you are able with safety as #1. Cannot imagine you getting serious problem. Not worth the risk when you are the top variety of heavy waves rider worldwide. We need you safe always please🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
Nate learning the ropes in Hawaii, respect, and safety are all part of growing up. You guys are setting a new standard of waterman learning every day.
THE DECISION NOT TO GO - shows the WORLD CLASS LEVEL Nate is at. A true professional at a GOAT level. Yes, I'm beginning to use that term for NATE. He is incredible at so many levels. YES, Slater is the GOAT competitor, however, he has never mastered Sunset Beach or others. But hands down GOAT competitor, but Nate is taking things to the next level along with Kai Lenny, and a few others. I LOVE THE SLAB TOUR.
Is it crazy to think that your viewers… Almost have to get ready for the slabs…. I have to sit in my certain Chair
I think it’s now official… I am the most SHACKED, old guy sitting in a recliner… If you ever need extra conttent… After the wipeouts, we’d like to see how long your under… I hold my breath… You went over the Falls sideways I’d like to see the results… Awesome SlabTour… Love you guys
Nate’s dedication and hustle to world surf and vlogging is honestly so respectable.. Not just as a surfer but as a productive human being! Pushing himself every day with very few breaks
I feel like that last song was definitely in one the pirates of the Caribbean movies 😂 such a heavy slab! Slab Tour 24’ would be some sick merch 😮
Irish music on a Portuguese wave? I wanna hear Portuguese music. As always amazing surfing!
I watched this in my truck in parking lot at my home break in Canada...it looked colder and windier there!!! Then you pulled out the 6'0 !! Ballsy Nate the Knifechucker 😂
The Irish tunes are still with you, even in Portugal.🤣🤣
The amount of shots on the sandals really lightened the mood on how sketchy those barrels were couldn’t stop laughing everytime
Nate, I’m 51 and you inspire me to get back out there chasing perfect waves. Thank you, you goddamn legend you. 🤙🏽🌊 be safe out there brother!
44 here and same f-ing message. Now I just have to get my body into shape to paddle into something more than a chest high grinder.
Nate “its so sketchy”
Also Nate” I think I’ll work on my airs”
I've never seen Nathan paddle out and paddle back in without catching a wave.
Now that certainly says something about the spot.
know that spot very well, dont surf there for sure bro, call antonio next time he loves to surf that wave
That morning was like twice as big!! Mental! Surfer of the year, but Nate is really just a surfer in the purest of definitions!!!!
These are starting to get sketchy. Don't want to see him get hurt trying to push the envelope for content. Stay safe out there my man. We will still be here if you decide to turn a spot down.
Yes, I feel exactly the same way. That place was unrideable at low tide, yet Nate still paddled out. A coupla drone shots during that period graphically showed how close dry reef was.
Helmet? No the fact he paddles out while being filmed and doesn’t feel the pressure to huck carcass shows more control and skill than just going for it with a helmet. Surf smarter not lamer
Great surfing at a gnarly break! Thanks for the adventure, Nate.
Súper video and the slab…yujuuuuuu.
Nate the barbarian . The Slab Destroyer. Coming to a Theater Near u
So good, the surfing, the filming, the editing, the music!. (It’s cool to use local music for cultural ambiance)
The music was epic and was perfect for the spot
That steezy floater 3 bomb was nast
we need like hour long vlogs, 15-20min just not enough😂😂😂
the road to the second surfer of the year starts here
Good move brother. You know that super fine line between advanture and misadventure having been down your long road of experience. We want you to continue to exercise discretion as the better part of valor. Keep on bringing us the high-level slab series. Look after yourself and keep smiling!
Your stoke gets us all stoked Nate - absolutely love it!
Nathan always ready to shred some gnar, be safe Master, 🤙🏼 slab tour gallore, Nate show us the cats of Portugal 🤙🏼
When the slab king who swings 2 balls of steel that touch his board when he stands up, paddles out, doesn't catch a wave, and then says it's too sketchy and spooky....
mate Nates back must be fucked from carrying them nuts around 24/7 that first paddle out solo was insane
I've been loving the surfing, wave hunting, travel content.
Fucking insane…to be able to experience these crazy tube rides from the comfort of my living room. Thanks Nate!
Insane scary entrance, dry reef😮😮😮
🤙🏻🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🏄🏻♂️🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🙏🏻
Watching you nate gets me so stoked, especially in tough times like this in Israel.
Love bro
wow...good call on the first session. i kept saying 'no way'...that's not surfable. i don't think even a body boarder would have survived those pits...breaking right on the rocks!
i'm anxious to see the second paddle out.
crazy not stupid but easier when get friends out too
Hey Nathan, great to Sea U surfing the cold waters of Portugal in Winter (the best, no one in the water! ). You've been there a few times, I'm sure that , with a little time, you'll find a nice sweet house, in front of a nice hidden/unknown spot. There's a place for you in this country of mariners and Sea Man! Enjoy and welcome back!
not many times to wear a helmet but bro.. lol
Unreal, it must a been a dream come true to have only 3 guys out! Mahalo!!!
These surfer guys really think a lot of themselves. 8 minutes in, and not 1 wave surfed...yak yak yak for 8 minutes. We tune in to watch surfing. We dont care about your home life.😅
Just watching your clips should put the fear into most surfers. Stay safe out there Nathan. You sure are putting the wsl to shame. Be sick if you and others like you had a real slab tour. Way better entertainment then Huntington and trestles. Alohas and mahalos for sharing your experiences
Feel like 90% of the waves you surf put the fear in us
God, that is so sketchy. Living vicariously through Nate and his bros
To see and hear Nate come in because he thought it was too scary was sobering. Travels the world and charges the scariest slabs with no problem, so you know that must've been super sketch!! Glad he trusted his gut and came in and also scored on the second sesh.
Dude. It was exploding directly on about a foot of water. Ultimate sketch.
Dawg… first paddle out was eerieeeeeeee
Punching through the back looks like the safest . That is if your regular. Adrenaline reef. That's would be a fit name for it. Or something like ,"ENDORPHINS"
Love me some nasty fat barrels with rocks sticking out of the water where the lip hits the pavement...especially when someone else is riding them coz I certainly won't 😂
Love this channel it's like job 2.0 taken to the next plannet....level
Absolutely 1st class capture and edits guaranteed to get your heart pumping your breathing heaving...#1 slab attacks on Web
CAVE is HEAVY HEAVY! Great judgement holding back Nate. Keep going - Be careful!
Surfer of the year ⛳
I don't paddle out at my local spot when it's small two hours before dark. It's depressing.
I don't do it when it's big-ish. Too scary, losing light.
I would definitely not do it at a heavy spot!!!!?????
I guess that's why Nathan is Nathan and I am just me.
Freezing cold water, the wave sucking up all the water exposing the rock slab, and a very chance that you will hurt yourself is enough to make me say fuck this spot. I'd rather try body surfing at Teahupo'o. That's how scary this place is. The risk of serious injury just isn't worth it, but Kudos to Nate for sending it.
What a ride and guts, you just miss the soundtrack set, next time play some PT "Pimba" traditional Music! ;) and congrats for your year awards!! well done!!
Another great video
😂 … was that a classic Jack Nickelson look about that slab wave? 😂 … Maybe Jack would go as he is nuts …. So happy you did not … and just waited for the other guys … all taking smaller do-able ones :)))
If this was Ireland you would have had 10 nut-job spongers for company. Sometimes the world needs spongers.
Heavy looking slab
My fave thing about yr channel WAS was no stupid tunes, got to see yr pov and hear the water.... sorry....dont want stupid music, i wanna hear the water.... no music can ever be as good as that sound!!!!!
Nope. You can see the rocks from the water being pulled into that beast slab. it looks way to cold as well and your gonna need balls the size of church bells to surf that. RLTW 3/75
That set at 3:00 was absolutely massive. 🌊
Nate, My wife and I love Portugal and are seriously thinking of moving there. Probably up by Porto area. Love seeing these edits!! thanks. P.S. Koa said you killed him with your workout. I'd never even try your workout... you're a freaking animal!!
Robert & everyone check out Portugal Big wave surfer chan Nic Von Rupp...excellent vids on surfing all over Portugal.
I wish you Koa, John John Jamie anyone of yall would read your comments and answer some simple questions. I can't afford to be paying for patron to 10 channels
6:15 beginning of shot with reef exposed above the surface! Sick and wrong. It hurts just watching.
I can't believe how shallow that wave is. In first clips was breaking on almost dry reef 🤯. Glad you didn't go on any in that first session
That’s it. Nate No.1 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Beast and the second place is way back out of view.
Yep it looked dangerous. Probably too cold for sharks at least . lol. I think the rocks in the lineup had priority.Well done mate.
More balls than ANYONE i know just to paddle out into that shit alone...not to mention hearing you say "too afraid" that takes a man and yes definitely need your bro's
I believe you could have recognize those waves were not make ables without the need to get wet
Plus the swell direction was not as good to try at that size
Please be patient in the future and take the good ( and only) decision possible!
You are one hell of a charger,we already know that.....
Looked through almost every comment and didn't find a one throwing Nate the Great even a little shade for not going on one of those epic morning beasts. Come on Internet, let's give this poor guy a little shit for puckering. I know his good friends are.
Heavy duty conveyer belts of slabbing lips!! All you guys are hellman. 🤙🤙
That 1st paddle out must've been something and tbh the waves looked downright evil. Good call to come in when you did.
Great surfers
don't blame you one bit for not catching one in the morning. I was surprised you paddled out alone.
Confused about the "Brave Heart" theme music score. Is this Ireland?
Naraly son! Your father has grown too old, tiered and weary to ride such waves anylonger, as will happen to you one day. Get it while the getting is good! 🤙
Reliably the best content in surfing, but somehow reliably the worst music every time :)
Halfway through your video I thought I was going to have a f****** heart attack 😵💫
Youve smashed worse than that but you still balanced it out and didnt go any.
Respect champ.
I enjoy watching the unmakable and whorbly ones just as much as the makeable ones
Total sketch balls! Dumping on that dry reef make you do the pee pees in your wetsuit!
Legend
What's wrong with birkenstocks zoard?? xDD
Much respect. You could have edited the footage and left out the part where you didn't get a wave. That says a lot.
Bro how's that exploding foamball hiding out @2:10
Broooooo Pops doesn't want to surf those breaks. Will a 6 8 channel bottom work?
was thinking .............helmet...........then read the comments .......still helmet
Why so much hate for the Birkenstocks 😂😂. Real question
I only surfed coxos when I was in ericeira, cave was way to frightening haha
That’s a gnarly wave. That thing would turn your into mince meat fast
Cave already broke too many backs. Not worst it, specially alone
We surfed Punta Abriojos in Mex and a Massive/clean south. It hit the jetty/reef head on.. Massive slabs, Crazy riding such Waves, being that Far away from civ. 6 friends and 3 trucks and 2 weeks.. What a Trip.
X2 head..Just Crazy, even the Bay was Overhead..The Beach break wrap was small but fun..
Crazy days..1993…
That w'be 2-4 just -- the water uuugh ya hold the water mateminus plz
Is it hard to get health insurance when surfing gnarly slabs is your job?
Commented before I saw a ride. Totally barberick dude
We used to call those AirJesus's. RLTW 3/75
Nathan you did well* even if tou ride ot well first time* os best to have friends in the wator to help* that shows your a real pro;)❤😊 Bless Rocks as scarier than corral but both deadly* The cave is not pipe but is cave scary* your awsome * Dont forget to visit z spot in algarve when big swell hits*❤best known secret of algarve parsdise❤😊